Xaar has brought out the Aquinox printhead for aqueous fluids. Based on Xaar’s ImagineX platform and using aQ Power Technology the new printhead is a new approach to how water-based fluids are jetted.
John Mills, CEO of Xaar, said: “The introduction of the Xaar Aquinox, powered by our ImagineX platform, is our most significant product launch in recent years. The Aquinox demonstrates our commitment to driving the future of inkjet into new and ever more sustainable applications, and we are proud of this revolutionary transformation in aqueous inkjet printing.”
Redesigned internal architecture, new water compatible materials capable of coping with an extended working range of pH levels, and a new drive system enabling optimum drop ejection are all part of the new offering. These, together with Xaar’s TF Technology ink recirculation, means the Aquinox delivers significantly increased nozzle open time compared to typical aqueous printheads.
Speeds of over 100m/min can be achieved, and a high native resolution of 720dpi and firing frequency of up to 48kHz, enables high fluid laydown. And with Xaar’s High Laydown Technology the drop size capability is extended, making the Aquinox suitable for printing textiles, highly absorbent substrates, or thick film coatings.
Thanks to Xaar’s Ultra High Viscosity Technology the Aquinox is capable of jetting fluid viscosities of up to 100cP. By enabling a wider colour gamut and fluids with larger particles and more pigment for higher opacity, colours are more vibrant and whites and blacks stronger.
Supported by the proven Hydra ink supply system, with its ‘plug and print’ capability and easy to use, intuitive user interface the Xaar Aquinox printhead can be easily integrated into new print machines. It comes with a development kit that gives OEMs everything they need to get up and running, including the ink supply system and printhead drive electronics.
Having collaborated with leading developers and manufacturers of aqueous inkjet inks to rigorously assess and improve performance, the Xaar Aquinox is equally capable of handling dye-based and pigmented fluids and inks, across a wide range of applications.
“From textiles to ceramics and packaging, we see the Xaar Aquinox breaking new ground, enabling new water-based print applications, many of which were previously not possible with inkjet. The Xaar Aquinox will revolutionise aqueous printing, helping to deliver a world where you can truly print anything you imagine,” said Mills.
